What are the foundations of women’s health and happiness?
In Episode 1 of our new podcast, Let’s Talk About Women’s Health, @profjoyceharper.bsky.social shares how the pillars of health and happiness can transform how women feel, live, and thrive.
🎧 Listen here: share.transistor.fm/s/d6b52453
"Women have complicated biology. It's brilliant that this is being addressed, but we have a lot more work to do to make sure we are listening to women," said Prof Joyce Harper (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social), on the launch of a new plan to improve health care for women.
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"The treatment itself is a roller coaster, and then the days when you get that period or you've had your embryo transfer back; there are so many times when it becomes really difficult," said @profjoyceharper.bsky.social (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) on women undergoing IVF.
Learn more:
🔗 bit.ly/41jy4wf
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Happy Easter to everyone celebrating! 🐣
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A collage of nine photographs depicting various scenes from UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health International Women's Day and Women's History Month events, including attendees seated in a lecture theatre, a DJ performing with colourful lighting, and diverse groups of people posing together. Photos also feature Professor Joyce Harper, Professor Anna David, Dr Nighat Arif, Professor Bola Grace, Professor Aleksandra Gentry-Maharaj, Dr Gaby Captur and Dr Sara Moscatelli. There are individuals holding books entitled "Your Joyful Years", from Professor Joyce Harper's book signing, a registration desk with UCL200 banners, and a formal group photo in a library setting, highlighting networking, presentations, and social interactions.
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on our inspiring series of Women’s Health events hosted throughout March 2026.
Missed something or want to revisit the highlights?
Catch up here 👇
bit.ly/47Dkp6O
#womenshealth #iwd2026 #ucl200 #internationalwomensday
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UCL will be closed from 5:30pm on Wednesday 1 April to 9:00am on Wednesday 8 April, with some study spaces remaining open for students who need them.
🔗Details: https://bit.ly/4sCHS0c
♻️ Switch off before you leave! Support Easter Switch Off 2026 Campaign! https://bit.ly/47xk9pV
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As part of Women’s History Month, @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social and UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science hosted an inspiring talk on gender differences in women’s heart health 🫀
In this recap, MSc student, Alanna, shares why advancing awareness in this area is critical for improving patient outcomes.
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UCL is now ranked in the top 10 globally in 12 subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, with @ioe.bsky.social and @thebartlettucl.bsky.social topping the ranks in Education, and Architecture & Built Environment.👏 Read more: https://bit.ly/3PHDsGJ
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On Friday evening, we were excited to celebrate the launch of @profjoyceharper.bsky.social new book, Your Joyful Years.
🎓 Hear from @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social MSc student, Alanna, as she shares her standout moments from an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and celebration.
#womenshealth
A festive illustration celebrating Nowrooz, featuring decorative elements such as a purple bow on green wheat, colored eggs, and an onion. The text reads "Eid-e Nowrooz Mobarak." The "UCL 200" logo is in the upper right corner.
Eid-e Nowrooz Mobarak to everyone celebrating
The key health and social indicators needed for a new global system to monitor people’s health before pregnancy have been identified for the first time by Professor Judith Stephenson (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) and the University of Southampton.
Learn more: bit.ly/4sX0BUc
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Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today!
An unforgettable evening at UCL! ✨
Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming @drnighatarif.bsky.social for an inspiring International Women’s Day keynote lecture, "Liberation: The History of the Pill."
Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social MSc student, Phoebe, as she shares her personal highlights.
"The biggest thing about menopause is we are all different - no two women are the same. So if you're giving advice on social media to a huge population - that's not right," said @profjoyceharper.bsky.social (@ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) on menopause education.
🎧 Listen here:
bit.ly/47UkbrR
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Image of Dr Sara Moscatelli, Professor Joyce Harper, and Dr Gaby Captur
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What an amazing week celebrating #IWD2026! ✨
On Tuesday, @drnighatarif.bsky.social gave an inspiring keynote on the history of the pill, and on Thursday, UCL’s Dr Moscatelli & Dr Captur shared fascinating insights on women’s heart health.
Huge thanks to our speakers and everyone who joined! 💜
New publication alert 🎊
Our (Amelia P, Chloe BN, @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) paper on #digitalinnovation beyond mhealth has been published in @lancetobgyn-wh.bsky.social #digitalhealthtechnologies #womenshealth
➡️www.thelancet.com/journals/lanogw/article/...
200 years ago, UCL was founded on a radical idea: education for all.
To mark our bicentenary, the Two Centuries Here Exhibition explores UCL’s past, present, and future across our Bloomsbury campus.
The exhibition is open from 18 Feb 2026 to 31 July 2027.
#UCL200
🕯️ Abstract submissions & registration are OPEN for GLOW 2026!
Join us in London, 15–16 Oct, to explore how POWER shapes health across the reproductive life course.
📄 Abstracts: 30April www.glowconference.org/call-for-sub...
🎟️ Early bird reg: 30June tinyurl.com/GLOW2026-Registration
Register now! The @ucl.ac.uk Advanced Therapies Symposium returns on 22 April 2026. This event brings together 250+ researchers, clinicians, funders & industry to explore breakthroughs from lab to market. More info: bit.ly/4j8kjIL
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This #InternationalWomensDay, we're excited to launch our new podcast, Let's Talk About Women's Health. This first episode reflects on UCL’s bicentenary, its long legacy in women’s health and women’s education, and what the Institute looks like today.
🎧 Listen now: share.transistor.fm/s/d6b52453
Our International Women's Day events begin next week! 🎉
Final few tickets remaining, book now: bit.ly/4kDdwHQ
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